Working out - New Tech Toys - AT&T

New Year, New You, right?

How about New Year, New Toys.

I have been working with AT&T for a few years now, trying out new things, getting my hands on some pretty cool items every year to play with.

This Christmas I gifted my husband with a new Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker - Mint this thing kicks out a TON of sound from the basement while he is on the recumbent bike. He works out to Techno/Dance music and even I dance around the kitchen while he is spinning. It is not only Bose sound quality in a tiny speaker, but it allows for

• Voice prompts make pairing your devices easier than ever
• Charge from most USB power sources or a wall outlet
• Up to 8 hours of music from a rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Wireless connection to your Bluetooth-enabled device up to 30 feet

It even allows him to enjoy music wirelessly from not just one, but two smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices. It’s easy to quickly switch between them with the touch of a button. The speaker will also remember the most recent eight devices you've used, so reconnecting is even simpler. No Bluetooth? There’s also a standard 3.5 mm audio input to allow you to plug into other music sources! This is going for $129.00 on the AT&T store site.

He also unwrapped a Fitbit Surge Smartwatch with Heart Rate Monitor. He can:

Train smarter with the Fitbit® Surge™ super watch. By giving you an in-depth look at your training stats, sleep patterns, and heart rate readings, Surge helps you reach your fitness goals.
Key features include: 

• GPS tracking
• Automatic, continuous PurePulse™ Heart Rate
• Wireless syncing
• Bluetooth® connectivity for notifications and music

This thing does it all and it even tracks sleep on the FitBit app. This is going for $249.00 on the AT&T store site. It's worth every penny to track your daily activities, heart rate and not miss any social media happenings!

This year we are committed to working out and making it happen. All these new little toys will make is easier, keep us motivated and help us enjoy more years together!

*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. I received these items through AT&T*

Hitting the beats - Father's Day gift Surprise

My husband works in a smaller office, I think a total of 10 people work in the office, however rarely are there more than 5 in the office at the same time.

So when he sits down to put out bids and/or do a lot of computer work, he puts in his headphones, turns on his Bluetooth and listens to his music until the is done.

His other headphones are large, bulky and not very streamlined. He also can't wear them when he's outside because although we live in Colorado, it still gets hot outside and it would be too hot.

For Father's Day I surprised him with a set of Plantronics Backbeat Fit Green Stereo Headphones:

Whether you’re training for a marathon, weight-lifting competition, or just for fun, the sweat-proof Plantronics® BackBeat FIT wireless stereo headphones keep up with you every step of the way. Just connect them with your device and work out, your way.

Key features include:
• Comfortable design
• Sweat-proof protection
• Bluetooth connection
• Long battery life

BackBeat FIT is compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled device so you can get hands-free
calling or listen to music with up to 33 feet of roam range. When BackBeat FIT is out of range from your device, the DeepSleep power-saving mode keeps the headphones charged for up to 6 months.

You can purchase them on AT&T.com for $129.00. If you order before 6/2/15 and use the code BACKBEAT99 you can get them for $30/off. So hurry!!

Offer ends 6/25/15 at select locations and at 6 PM PST 6/25/15 online. For smartwatches, $100 discount off Samsung Gear™ S & Samsung Gear™ Fit, $200 discount off LG G Watch; for speakers, $30 discount off Moto Silver II, BOOM Swimmer SRP $60 (buy 2 for $99); $30 discount off Plantronics BackBeat FIT. Other exclusions may apply, incl. select colors. Device price may vary by location. Online: Enter promo code BACKBEAT99 (for Plantronics Backbeat Fit only) in cart. Online purchase limit of 4 discounted items/transaction. 

Jawbone UP24 Fitness Band Review

My husband is a nut. I don’t mean a health nut or a fitness nut, but he is a nut when it comes to weight loss about twice a year. He gets something in his head and needs to lose a lot of weight before an event. So when I got the Jawbone UP24 fitness band from AT&T it was right up his alley. #1 because he was on one of this weight loss events and #2 I was about to go in for surgery and wasn’t going to be allowed to work out for two months.

The things we loved about the Jawbone:

•         My very manly husband that works in the construction field had no issue wearing this on his wrist. It didn’t get in the way, it didn’t look like a girly weight loss product and it did everything he needed with very little issue.
•         It fit around his wrist so he could wear it all day and all night without feeling tied down to the product.
•      It tracked his sleep, so we could see if he was getting enough and how to help him during those times of low REM.
•      It showed his activity, so he could see how often he needed to get up from his desk and/or if he needed to do more at night after dinner.

Things we didn’t particularly like:

•  It did not fit around my wrist comfortably. I am not sure if that was because of the surgery or perhaps I was bloated from lack of fluids, however I wasn’t comfortable in it.
•  I am a forgetful lout and wash everything I love. Even electronics (hence my last phone) so I would wash this if given half the chance. This is not the manufactures fault, it’s my own issues.

I have personally used a lot of different types of fitness bands, pedometers, etc and this one does more than any of the other things I have tried. I like the sleep cycle charts and the vibrating reminders to get you up and moving when you are sitting for too long. As someone who works at a desk all day long, it’s good to have a reminder so I don’t end up stationary for too long.

The Jawbone UP24 can be found on AT&T for $120, with an $80 discount you can get it for $49 here.

Easter gift Ideas for College Students - Pink Iphone Otterbox

I don't know about the rest of the world, but my college kids still get holiday surprises from me. For Valentine's Day I sent them cookies because none of them could come home. During Easter, I plan on sending them a small basket of goodies, just to help them not miss home too much.

So when I saw the Pink OtterBox from AT&T I fell in love with the color and KNEW it was something I'd get for my 22 year old daughter who just got her IPhone 5.

OtterBox Defender Series encases your device in a high quality, tough protective solution. Every feature of the device is fully accessible while it is completely enclosed in rugged protection.

The innovative multi-layer design protects from bumps, drops, scratches and dust while keeping it like new.

Case Components:

Screen protector
Polycarbonate inner layer
Silicone outer layer
Belt-clip holster

This thing is as cute and sturdy as they come! It's perfect for a college student that works full time and needs something to keep their investment safe. Struggling college students work hard for everything they have and anything to insure the safety of their items helps them out!

Now, want to hear the big deal? Order online through AT&T, get 40$ off... which means it's a 10$ case! Order here now. 

Now, I better ship this off so it can get to her by Easter!

(This review is in my own words, I was compensated product for it)

Blackberry - The original Smartphone

I love Blackberry. Seriously, a ton of people make fun of me, they make fun of my phone and are always asking when I will jump over to an I-phone.

The answer: I won't. Unless I am forced to, kicking and screaming.

I love my Blackberry, always have. They are secure, they have Blackberry messenger (now with video chat) and the only problem I ever have with them is self imposed. I store TOOO much stuff on mine.

I personally own a Blackberry Z10.

The newest thing you will find on the new BB is The Hub. It keeps track of ALL your messages. Social media, email, texts, BB messenger, etc. It is the one stop shop for everything and you can find it all with the swipe of a finger.

However, I had a BB Curve before this. I loved the keyboard and I was terrified giving up the keyboard for a touchscreen. (Do I sound like an old fuddy dud yet?)

So I was blessed with a lovely Blackberry Q10 to try out. I got to try out both devices and see what works for me. The keyboard on the Q10 device is perfect, it makes it easier to text, send messages and write posts when I'm out and about.

Performance packed in

16GB Internal storage

3.1" Touch display

8MP Rear camera

4GLTE Ready

720 x 720 resolution, 330ppi

QWERTY keyboard & touch screen

Up to 14.8 days* standby time (3G)

1080p HD video recording

Up to 13.5 hours* talk time (3G)

BlackBerry® 10 operating system

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 processor

The only issue I have with the Q10, is the screen size. I love the larger videos, games, etc that come with the Z10. However, if you are solely using this phone for business, I'd suggest the Q10. It is the most secure and business friendly phone out there. You can write emails, check stats online all without missing a beat or having to close out of a system. One swipe and you are back to where you started.

I have 5 email address', 2 Twitter accounts, 3 Facebook accounts, and a calendar that looks like an event planners, it's all at my fingertips and updates every time anything comes through.

So if you are looking to try out the new Blackberry Q10 and see if it works for your personally or business wise, You can find them at the AT&T website, purchase order and start experiencing the phone that started it all!

(This post wasn't sponsored, everything in here is my own thoughts, I do work with AT&T throughout the year)